The Bynum Brothers of Company A, the Tishomingo Riflemen

A Sketch of the History of the Second Mississippi Infantry Regiment: The Bynum Brothers of Company A, the Tishomingo Riflemen

Post-war photo (exact date unknown but probably at either the Dallas or New Orleans reunion). The Bynum brothers of Company A with the colors carried by the 2nd Mississippi at Hatcher's Run on April 2, 1865. From left to right, seated are William, George W., Turner, and Mark. Standing with the flag is Nathaniel. Not shown is a sixth brother, Joseph. (Photo courtesy of the great-grandson of William Bynum, John E. Dear).

​Bynum, George W.
Company: A
Initial Rank: Private
Final Rank: 2nd Sergeant
Joined: Wednesday, May 1, 1861
Term (yrs): 1
Occupation: Student
Age: 21
Enrolled at: Tishomingo Co., MS
Enrolled By: Capt. Leeth
Promoted: Yes
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Residence Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Also see Ham's Regiment of Mississippi Cavalry and the 11th Consolidated Mississippi Cavalry. Promoted to 4th Corporal on 4/22/1862. Apparently captured near Shepherdstown, VA and paroled on 9/25/1862. Promoted to 3rd Corporal on 10/16/1862. Promoted to 2nd Sergeant on 7/1/1863. Listed as AWOL since 2/1/1864 and deserted. Appointed Adjutant in Harris' Battalion of Cavalry (Miss State Troops) while on furlough without a regular transfer or discharge from his company.

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Private George W. Bynum, Company A 2nd Mississippi Infantry

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Bynum, Joseph N. 
Company: A 
Initial Rank: Private
Final Rank: Private
Joined: Saturday, September 21, 1861
Term (yrs): 1
Occupation: Student
Age: 19
Enrolled at: Rienzi, MS
Enrolled By: Lt. Davenport
Promoted: No
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Residence Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Wounded on 6/27/1862 at battle of Gaines Mill. Discharged on 4/3/1863 on surgeons certificate of disability due to wounds received at Gaines Mill.

Bynum, Marcus W.
Company: A
Initial Rank: Private
Final Rank: Private
Joined: Monday, September 30, 1861
Term (yrs): 1
Occupation: Physician
Age: 25
Enrolled at: Iuka, MS
Enrolled By: Lt. Davenport
Promoted: No
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Residence: Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Discharged on 7/17/1862 -- substitute provided.

Bynum, Nathaniel M.
Company: A
Initial Rank: Private
Final Rank: Private
Joined: Saturday, March 1, 1862
Term (yrs): 3
Occupation: Student
Age: 17
Enrolled at: Jacinto, MS
Enrolled By: Lt. Clayton
Promoted: No
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Residence: Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Captured at Petersburg (Hatcher's Run) on 4/2/1865. Released from Fort Delaware on oath on 6/11/1865.

Bynum, Turner
Company: A
Initial Rank: 1st Corporal
Final Rank: First Sergeant
Joined: Wednesday, May 1, 1861
Term (yrs): 1
Occupation: Clerk
Age: 19
Enrolled at: Tishomingo Co., MS
Enrolled By: Capt. Leeth
Promoted: Yes
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Residence: Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Promoted to 5th Sergeant circa Nov/Dec, 1861. Promoted to 3rd Sergeant about Mar/Apr, 1862. Promoted to 2nd Sergeant about May/Jun, 1862. Wounded at Gaines Mill on 6/27/1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant in Sep/Oct, 1864 time period (while a POW). Captured at Gettysburg on 7/3/1863. Taken to Fort Delaware. Released on oath on 6/11/1865.

Bynum, William L. D.
Company: A
Initial Rank: Private
Final Rank: Private
Joined: Saturday, September 21, 1861
Term (yrs): 1
Occupation: Farmer
Age: 27
Enrolled at: Rienzi, MS
Enrolled By: Lt. Davenport
Promoted: No
Roll of Honor: No
Born: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Residence Rienzi, MS
Service Summary: Note on CMSR jacket says to also see 7th Miss Cavalry Regiment (Partisan Rangers). Wounded on 6/27/1862 at battle of Gaines Mill. Transferred to 7th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment (elected 2nd Lt.) on 11/5/1862.